The fifth issue of CIHEAM Bari’s magazine explores the role of legumes in healthier diets, climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable food systems. The new edition will be presented in Rome on 16 November, during the International Day of the Mediterranean Diet.
CIHEAM Bari FEED, the Institute’s magazine dedicated to culture, science and cooperation, presents its fifth issue: “Mediterranean Pulse: From Resilient Crops to Healthier Diets, Shaping Mediterranean Food Systems.”
This new edition explores the contribution of legumes to the future of Mediterranean food systems, connecting nutrition and health with agricultural sustainability, climate resilience and local development.
Through scientific insights, reports and experiences from across the Mediterranean, FEED examines the nutritional benefits of legumes, their role in improving soil fertility and biodiversity, and their potential to support sustainable farming practices and strengthen local value chains.
The magazine also highlights their cultural significance, exploring traditional food practices, knowledge passed down through generations and the contribution of local communities, particularly women, to preserving Mediterranean food heritage.
The fifth issue of FEED will be presented on 16 November 2026 in Rome, during the International Day of the Mediterranean Diet, promoted by CIHEAM and hosted by the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests.
The international gathering will focus on the Mediterranean Diet as a living cultural heritage and a model for sustainable territorial development, with particular attention to climate resilience, water security and sustainable agrifood systems.
Recognised by UNESCO in 2010 as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the Mediterranean Diet encompasses knowledge, traditions and agricultural practices that connect food, the environment and local communities.
The themes explored in Mediterranean Pulse contribute to this wider discussion, highlighting the role of legumes in promoting healthier diets and more resilient food systems.
Through FEED, CIHEAM Bari makes research findings, innovation experiences and development initiatives accessible to a wider audience, encouraging dialogue between the scientific community, policymakers, agrifood professionals and society.
The magazine reflects CIHEAM’s distinctive approach, combining research, training and international cooperation to address the challenges facing Mediterranean agrifood systems while recognising the value of their cultural and agricultural heritage.
The Rome event will also feature discussions on local, organic and resilient agrifood systems, promoted by CIHEAM Bari with the support of IFOAM Organics Europe within the MOAN network, alongside an international forum coordinated by CIHEAM Montpellier on the Water–Energy–Food–Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus.
